Derek Tjeerdema

Data Entry Intern

Derek Tjeerdema is one of the newest members of the Community Water Center, joining in 2018. As a Data Entry Intern, he provides the data entry and analysis needed to effectively optimize CWC's data and present findings to increase the number of communities which have safe and affordable drinking water. Derek is looking forward to how his expertise with data can contribute to CWC as well as learning more about how a non-profit functions

Derek received a Bachelors of Science in Statistics from the University of California, Davis in 2017. Derek currently also works for the UC Davis Health Interclinic System, using statistics to find solutions to improve patient care for uninsured and underserved communities in the Sacramento area. Derek is a data-driven individual who is interested in using his skills with data to improve the lives of others.